1st - 5th Grade Earth and Space Science Activities : Page 2

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

Let your young adventurer go bug hunting in the great outdoors with their very own bug net!

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.